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Y922 PVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,206 mi
Last recorded191,206 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 32088,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 PVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 191,206 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 182,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front disc's worn

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 182,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front disc's worn

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 174,267 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 174,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 165,725 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 167,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 158,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 147,751 miles

windsrceen damage zone b

Fail 26 Jan 2009 147,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

windsrceen damage zone b

Pass 3 Dec 2007 136,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 136,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 136,225 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 126,786 miles

Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 109,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 93,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 92,114 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?

Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,844
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 956
Brake pipe excessively corroded 672
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 303
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 294
position lamp(s) not working 249
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Y922 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 88,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y922 PVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y922 PVJ registered?

Y922 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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